Phil Christopherson Named New CCEDC Executive Director

Press Release - DG Reardon, President of Campbell County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is pleased to announce a new Executive Director has been hired to promote business retention, expansion and recruitment in Campbell County. Phil Christopherson has been named CCEDC’s new Executive Director. Christopherson has served as the Executive Director of IDEA Inc. in Riverton, WY for the last seven years. He replaces Philippe Chino who retired at the beginning of the year.

“The CCEDC Board of Directors feels Phil will be a great asset to Campbell County. He has a good understanding of the State of Wyoming and a strong economic development background,” said Reardon. “We’re excited to get Phil on staff to support CCEDC’s economic, community and workforce development goals supporting growth in Campbell County, the City of Gillette and Wright.”

Christopherson is slated to begin his duties with CCEDC June 2 and will be introduced to local officials, CCEDC investors and the community over the coming months. “We look forward to Mr. Christopherson and his family settling in Gillette,” said Reardon.

CCEDC is a 501.c.6 organization funded by public and private investors and managed by a Board of Directors. CCEDC fosters business retention, expansion and recruitment in Campbell County and its communities and promotes the region as an outstanding environment in which to conduct business and reside. For more information, go to www.CCEDC.net.